DMTSpreads Light On Preservation Of Green Belt

DMT Revealed That The Emirate Of Abu Dhabi Has Around 5 Million Trees

The report highlighted that, as part of its focus on urban wellbeing and promoting lifelong health in its biodiverse ecosystem, DMT’s strategy focuses on continuously updating masterplans and collecting and analysing data, allowing it to identify people impacted by urban development and curb urban sprawl.

In this way, DMT and its partners are promoting forums to find groups or individuals who are directly affected by urban development and invite them to work together on projects to figure out population growth and future patterns of development.

The report said that the department talked about how it applied the concept of Urban Growth Limits (UGB) by setting rules, policies, and guidelines about how urban development affects the environment based on the highest international standards.

DMT revealed that the Emirate of Abu Dhabi has around 5 million trees of various types, constituting a ratio of 2.7 trees per capita, covering 7% of Abu Dhabi City, 15% of Al Ain, and 30% of the Al Dhafrah region.

According to the report, the department plants trees such as the "Ghaf" and "Neem" trees, also referred to as the "Azdracht" trees, palm trees, the Sammar trees, the "Arak" trees, and the "Markh" trees, as well as other types of local and international plants and trees, after studying their ability to interact with the natural surroundings in the emirate.

In addition, the department prepares monthly bulletins to educate the community about plant types, guidelines, and their integration into the ecosystem.

These projects are making the emirate a better place to live, work, and visit. They are also keeping it looking nice and boosting Abu Dhabi's reputation as one of the best places to live, work, and visit in the world.